The Old Orleans Reading Grand Reopening Mardi Gras Party

July 29, 2010 - PRLog -- In New Orleans, going to a restaurant isn't something you do before you go out. It's why you go out. The meal, surroundings and atmosphere is the focus of the experience, and it's something you take several hours to savour.

Old Orleans Restaurant in the Oracle reopened its doors last Tuesday with a spectacular Mardi Gras party. The event was free with donations on the day going to the Anthony Nolan Trust*.

Their was some spectacular live music. The customers were warmed up with the talented Richard Gibson who presented some classic Dixieland Jazz. This was followed by Dancing Stick Productions presenting Ashley Stone who gave some great performances of Jazz, Soul and Motown followed by some mixed up tempo covers.

There were some great special Fat Tuesday offers - with 2 for 1 cocktails and 2 for 1 fajitas all day long. Louisiana Jams and Jambalayas were the customers' favourites of the day.

The great magician Mike Stoner was entertaining tables from 7pm. "Berkshire's version of Derren Brown" gave some fantastic close up magic with coins, cards, rings, and people's minds.

The party took full swing with everyone that came wearing a mask receiving a complimentary drink. Complimentary gift bag were given to all booked tables (including mask, party poppers, sweets, balloons, vouchers, chocolate, Mardis Gras beads and other surprise goodies). A great time was had by all as they experienced the true Spirit of Mardi Gras.

Event organiser, Carl Beeson, says "Old Orleans was very pleased to reopen its doors with a much bigger and brighter restaurant. The new Old Orleans is shaped around the core values of Mardi Gras, Lagniappe and Exemplaire, all of which were in abundance on Tuesday and which can be experienced every single day at Old Orleans."

Old Orleans also raised over one hundred pounds on the day for The Anthony Nolan Trust.

*The Anthony Nolan Trust is a Registered Charity No:  803716 / SC038827

For further online info see:

http://www.oldorleans.com/home/restaurants/reading
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140894369260217
Magician Mike Stoner: http://mikestonermagician.weebly.com/
Dancing Stick Productions: http://www.dancingstickproductions.com/TUES-s---SUNDAYS---OLD-ORLEANS.html
Ashley Stone: http://www.myspace.com/swingstone
Photogtapher Adam Ososki: http://www.adamreading.com

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About Old Orleans: Old Orleans is a unique dining experience, offering an authentic taste of the Deep South. The fantastic culinary heritage of Louisiana and the South is reflected in their food and drink menus and their décor is inspired by classic Crescent City style. Their menu features classic Louisiana and Cajun recipes such as Jambalaya and Gumbo as well as more well known Southern dishes. Their chefs create occasional surprises and opportunities for customers to try out new additions to the menu.